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Thursday 30 April 6 new
River MouthsKuratau River Mouth FishingFly-Only Delta on Western Lake TaupōFish the Kuratau River mouth on western Lake Taupō: fly-only zone, no boats inside 200 m, hours, lines, safety, licence and where to buy tackle.
River MouthsTauranga-Taupō River Mouth FishingFly-Only Rip at Te RangiitaFish the Tauranga-Taupō River mouth at Te Rangiita on Lake Taupō: fly-only zone, anchored boat rule, flies, hours, access and safety.
River MouthsHinemaiaia River Mouth FishingFly-Only Rip at HatepeFish the Hinemaiaia River mouth at Hatepe on Lake Taupō: fly-only rules, rip technique, flies, hours, access, safety and where to buy tackle.
River MouthsWaitahanui River Mouth FishingThe Rip at Lake TaupōFly fish the Waitahanui Rip on Lake Taupō: the picket fence, flies and lines, seasons, the DOC licence, fly-only and night rules, and wading safety.
Lake FishingLake Taupō Trout FishingBoat, Shore and Stream MouthsFish Lake Taupō for rainbow and brown trout: trolling, harling, jigging, shore and stream mouth fishing, boat ramp permits, licences and DOC rules.
Streams and RiversWaihaha River FishingFly-Only Water on Western Lake TaupōFish the Waihaha River on western Lake Taupō: fly-only rules, the two season windows, Tieke Falls, the Waihaha Track, safety and DOC rules.
Tuesday 28 April 4 new
Streams and RiversTauranga-Taupō River FishingFly Water on Lake Taupō’s EdgeFish the Tauranga-Taupō River for rainbow and brown trout: fly-only reaches, seasons, access near Te Rangi-ita, flows, hazards and DOC rules.
Streams and RiversHinemaiaia River FishingFly-Only Trout Water near HatepeFish the Hinemaiaia River at Hatepe, Taupō: fly-only seasons by reach, the hydro dams, spawning-run rainbows, access, hazards and DOC rules.
Streams and RiversWaitahanui River FishingSpring-Fed Trout Stream at TaupōFish the Waitahanui River near Taupō for rainbow and brown trout: fly-only reaches, seasons, access from Blake Road, wading safety and DOC rules.
Streams and RiversTongariro River FishingTrout Pools and Access at TūrangiFish the Tongariro River at Tūrangi for rainbow and brown trout: the lower, middle and upper reaches, access, flies, DOC rules and flow safety.
Monday 27 April 3 new
Skate ParksTaupō Skate ParkBowls, Street Features and Free Access on Spa RoadFree public skate park at 202 Spa Road, Taupō with bowls, 2023 street additions, lighting and 1,286 m² surface. Open year-round.
Rural and Geothermal LocalitiesWaitahanui, TaupōLakeside Village and Famous Trout Fishing SpotWaitahanui is a Māori village on Lake Taupō's eastern shore, 14 km south of Taupō, famous for the river rip trout fishing spot and Pākira marae.
Rural and Geothermal LocalitiesWairakei, TaupōGeothermal Power Station and Resort SettlementExplore Wairakei, 9 km north of Taupō: geothermal power station from 1958, resort with heated pools, and nearby Aratiatia Rapids.
Sunday 26 April 1 new
Saturday 25 April 3 new
Southern SuburbsRainbow Point, TaupōLakeside Suburb with Premium ViewsRainbow Point is a lakeside suburb on Lake Taupō's eastern shore with elevated views, direct lake access, and the Great Lake Pathway nearby.
Western Lake Suburbs and VillagesAcacia Bay, TaupōSheltered Lakeside Suburb with Beach AccessKeen to explore a stunning lakeside community where adventure meets tranquility? Discover the unique lifestyle that Acacia Bay has to offer.
Northern SuburbsRangatira Park, TaupōElevated Suburb Near Huka Falls and Waikato RiverRangatira Park is a lifestyle suburb in Taupō above the Waikato River, near Huka Falls, with river views and trail access.
Friday 24 April 6 new
Northern SuburbsNukuhau, TaupōResidential Suburb North of the Waikato RiverNukuhau is a residential suburb in northern Taupō, north of the Waikato River, with local shops nearby.
Central SuburbsRichmond Heights, TaupōEastern Lakeside Suburb Near Two Mile BayRichmond Heights is a residential suburb on the eastern shore of Lake Taupō in New Zealand's North Island.
Central SuburbsWaipahihi, TaupōLakeside Suburb and Botanical ReserveFind Waipahihi suburb in Taupō on Lake Taupō's eastern shore, home to the 35-hectare Waipahihi Botanical Reserve with walking tracks and spring flowers.
Central SuburbsTauhara, TaupōSuburb Near Mount Tauhara and Taupō Golf ClubTauhara is a residential suburb on the eastern side of Taupō.
Central SuburbsHilltop, TaupōElevated Suburb with Lake Views and Walkable AccessHilltop is an elevated, family-friendly suburb in Taupō with lake views, walkable to the CBD and waterfront, and ranked fifth-largest by housing stock.
Central SuburbsTaupō CentralLakefront CBD, Foreshore and AmenitiesExplore Taupō Central's lakefront foreshore, Tongariro Street CBD, Taupō Museum and walkable amenities in the heart of Taupō.